Animal Shelter Lead Technician

City of Columbia SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Job summary

City of Columbia SC is seeking a Clerical Assistant to support the Animal Services Department in daily shelter operations. You will greet customers, answer calls, process impounded animals, and maintain records with supervision.

The role involves routine data entry, coordination with health agencies, and facility upkeep. Physical tasks are required, and knowledge of animal control policies is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relevant prior experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License and S.C. Humane Euthanasia certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist department visitors.
• Answer the telephone and forward calls; take messages as needed.
• Perform routine clerical duties, prepare forms/reports, data entry, filing.
• Receive complaints and notify appropriate personnel for investigation.
• Communicate with animal control via two‑way radio; provide information.

Skills

Arithmetic

Communication

Office equipment

Problem solving

Reading/writing

Clerical tasks

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers for data entry

Job description

City of Columbia SC is seeking a Clerical Assistant to support the Animal Services Department in daily shelter operations. You will greet customers, answer calls, process impounded animals, and maintain records with supervision.

The role involves routine data entry, coordination with health agencies, and facility upkeep. Physical tasks are required, and knowledge of animal control policies is beneficial.